He did his last tango with partner Charlotte Hawkins in the last season

The news comes a month after it was revealed he been axed from Strictly Come Dancing.

The professional dancer, 41, was visibly gutted as he revealed on today's Lorraine that the BBC has chosen not to renew his contract.

He said: “It’s quite, actually, hard to talk about.

“The BBC haven’t renewed my contract. We get contracted year upon year."

We'd like to thank @BrendanCole for being part of the show since the beginning - winner of the first series - and for the contribution hehas made to its success. We wish him all the very best for the future.

Meanwhile, a Strictly spokesman wrote: "We'd like to thank @BrendanCole for being part of the show since the beginning - winner of the first series - and for the contribution he has made to its success. We wish him all the very best for the future."